New Canaan CT Real Estate

Mortgage Refis Surge in New Canaan Market

Wendy Fog — Sat, 26 May 2012 12:53:57 +0000

Increased demand for safe haven investments, driven by worries over the European debt crisis, have pushed yields down. Mortgage rates continue to hold at near record lows and homeowners are rushing to refinance their mortgages. Rates on 30-year fixed-rate mortgages averaged 3.78 percent with an average 0.8 point for the week ending May 24, down from 3.79 percent last week and... Read More

We all need a little extra room.

Wendy Fog — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 17:17:14 +0000

After being cooped up indoors all winter, my soul screams for fresh air, sunshine and dining under the night sky. Walking outside with a cup of coffee and settling into a cushioned seat to enjoy the early morning quiet, or sitting around a dining table under a wisteria laden pergola with a few good friends,... Read More

Down the Garden Path in New Canaan

Wendy Fog — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 04:46:36 +0000

Good landscape design is not just about plants. What makes a garden beautiful and memorable is a sense of mystery. Nothing does that better than a meandering path. It hints at the unknown, luring you forward and creating an atmosphere of serenity and reflection. You’ve done it yourself; walked a lawn or meadow and you see a path, around... Read More

A Love Affair with a New Canaan Porch

Wendy Fog — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 23:42:33 +0000

The best kind of friend is the kind you can sit on a porch swing with, never say a word, then walk away feeling like it was the best conversation that you ever had”. While inspecting a house the other day I got to thinking about porches…I’m in love with porches. They were for rocking... Read More

Home Sweet…. Whatever

Wendy Fog — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 13:58:36 +0000

Adding an addition to my own home sent me to the internet for ideas. Typing in the words sustainability and recycling materials sent me down a few rabbit holes….see for yourself. It seems Francie Rehwald wanted a home with curvilinear, feminine shapes for a 55-acre property in the Malibu, Calif., hills that overlooks a mountain... Read More

Are The Banks Relaxing The Credit Noose?

Wendy Fog — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 12:40:41 +0000

Capital Economics expects the housing crisis to end this year, according to a recent report. One of the main reasons: loosening credit. The analytics firm notes the average credit score required to attain a mortgage loan is 700. While this is higher than scores required prior to the crisis, it is consistent with requirements one... Read More

A Nod to Elegance and Ease in New Canaan

Wendy Fog — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 12:24:26 +0000

Life’s little extras make living easier and a bit more peaceful. When those extras are integrated into a home this close to town, they intimate a sense of grace and delight. Nine foot ceilings, marble fireplaces, Venetian plaster walls, state of the art gourmet kitchen, heated swimming pool and spa, 3000 bottle wine cellar, four... Read More

The State of the New Canaan Real Estate Market / a Snapshot of 2011

Wendy Fog — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 15:48:37 +0000

First let me thank all of my clients who ventured into the local real estate market in 2011. It is a joy and a privilege working with such wonderful people who honored me with multiple closings including the listing and selling of one of New Canaan’s landmark homes in less than a week. I appreciate... Read More

New Canaan’s Holiday Stroll

Wendy Fog — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 21:55:12 +0000

A fun event for all. Enjoy the festivities and get into the spirit!

It’s All in the Fine Print

Wendy Fog — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 02:46:39 +0000

Good mortgage brokers keep up not only with the ever changing interest rates and economic forecasts, but also the slightest alterations or modifications to a lending institution’s requirements. No one wants last minute surprises, delayed closings or no transaction at all. This new update comes courtesy of Debra Boyle, Senior Loan officer at at PNC... Read More